Two cities in the Mexican state of Sonora, Nogales and Hermosillo, were awarded 2024 “Tree City of the World” designations.
The designations recognize cities that are working toward becoming greener and are a partnership between the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation.
Hermosillo and Nogales, Sonora, are both first time winners. Cities have to show that they’ve allocated resources toward tree management programs during the past year.
Hermosillo’s mayor told reporters that his city has been working on planting more native plants and improving irrigation for existing trees in city parks.
The two Sonoran cities join more than 20 other Mexican cities that were recognized this year. More than 200 cities were recognized globally, including Tempe, Arizona.
